TSB-48-15-64
Service Bulletin Details
Public Details for: TSB-48-15-64
Audi: some vehicles an incorrect software installed, causing the steering to be stiff after engine has started. Model 2009-13 a3, tt. *pe
- 2013 - 2012 - 2011 - 2010 - 2009 -
Models from 2013
2013 AUDI A3 |
2013 AUDI TT |
2013 AUDI TT ROADSTER |
Models from 2012
2012 AUDI A3 |
2012 AUDI TT |
2012 AUDI TT ROADSTER |
Models from 2011
2011 AUDI A3 |
2011 AUDI TT |
2011 AUDI TT ROADSTER |
Models from 2010
2010 AUDI A3 |
2010 AUDI TT |
Models from 2009
2009 AUDI A3 |
2009 AUDI TT |
SB-10057683-7066 Technical Service Bulletin 48 Generation 3 power steering - steering stiff after engine start 48 15 64 2021189/5 February 26, 2015. Supersedes Technical Service Bulletin Group 48 number 13-37 dated February 28, 2013 for reasons listed below. Model(s) Year VIN Range Vehicle-Specific Equipment A3 2009 - 2013 All Not Applicable TT 2009 - 2013 All Not Applicable Condition REVISION HISTORY Revision Date Purpose 5 - Revised Service (Updated SVM code) 4 2/28/2013 Revised Warranty (Changed labor operations code) Revised Service (Added new SVM code) Revised header data (Added model years) 3 9/30/2011 Revised Service (Added new SVM code and model year 2010) 2 11/11/2009 Revised Service (TT Old Software Version corrected) Revised Warranty 1 8/14/2009 Original publication • Steering feels stiff after engine start on vehicles with generation 3 steering. • The following entries may be stored in the power steering control module, J500 (address word 44): • DTC 16344 with fault symptom 14 (Control module - faulty) • DTC 16353 with fault symptom 14 (Control module - faulty) • DTC 16355 with fault symptom 14 (Control module - faulty) • DTC 16347 with fault symptom 07 (Control module - short circuit to ground) • DTC 16347 with fault symptom 14 (Control module - faulty) Technical Background Incorrect software. © 2015 Audi of America, Inc. Page 1 of 3 All rights reserved. Information contained in this document is based on the latest information available at the time of printing and is subject to the copyright and other intellectual property rights of Audi of America, Inc., its affiliated companies and its licensors. All rights are reserved to make changes at any time without notice. No part of this document may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system, or transmitted in any form or by any means, electronic, mechanical, photocopying, recording, or otherwise, nor may these materials be modified or reposted to other sites, without the prior expressed written permission of the publisher. Technical Service Bulletin Production Solution New software. Service 1. Follow all instructions in TSB 2011732: 00 Software Version Management (SVM), operating instructions. 2. Update the power steering software of the power steering control module, J500 (address word 44) using the SVM action codes as listed in the tables below, if necessary. The tester may display a note stating that update programming must be performed on two control modules. The updates should be installed in the order proposed by the tester. Vehicles with software level below 2901 must first be updated to software level 2901 using the appropriate SVM code from following table: Model Old Software Part Number Old Software Version New Software Part Number New Software Version SVM Action Code TT - Below 2901 - 2901 8J44A001 A3 - Below 2901 - 2901 8P44A001 Vehicles with software level 2901 or higher (but below 3305) use the appropriate SVM code from following table: New Software Version Old Software Part Number Old Software Version New Software Part Number TT - 2901 or above (but below 3305) - 3305 44A001 A3 - 2901 or above (but below 3305) - 3305 44A001 Model (or higher) SVM Action Code 3. After the SVM update, adapt the power steering control module, J500 (address word 44), through Guided Fault Finding. 4. Calibrate steering angle sensor G85. © 2015 Audi of America, Inc. Page 2 of 3 All rights reserved. Information contained in this document is based on the latest information available at the time of printing and is subject to the copyright and other intellectual property rights of Audi of America, Inc., its affiliated companies and its licensors. All rights are reserved to make changes at any time without notice. No part of this document may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system, or transmitted in any form or by any means, electronic, mechanical, photocopying, recording, or otherwise, nor may these materials be modified or reposted to other sites, without the prior expressed written permission of the publisher. Technical Service Bulletin Warranty Claim Type: Use applicable claim type. If vehicle is outside any warranty, this Technical Service Bulletin is informational only. Service Number: 4835 Damage Code: 0039 Labor Operations: Update power steering control module software 0150 0000 Time stated on diagnostic protocol (100 TU max) Diagnostic Time: GFF No allowance 0 TU Road test prior to service procedure 0121 0002 10 TU Road test after service procedure 0121 0004 10 TU Technical diagnosis at dealer’s discretion (Refer to Section 2.2.1.2 and Audi Warranty Online for DADP allowance details) Claim Comment: As per TSB #2021189/5 All warranty claims submitted for payment must be in accordance with the Audi Warranty Policies and Procedures Manual. Claims are subject to review or audit by Audi Warranty. Additional Information All parts and service references provided in this TSB are subject to change and/or removal. Always check with your Parts Department and service manuals for the latest information. © 2015 Audi of America, Inc. Page 3 of 3 All rights reserved. Information contained in this document is based on the latest information available at the time of printing and is subject to the copyright and other intellectual property rights of Audi of America, Inc., its affiliated companies and its licensors. All rights are reserved to make changes at any time without notice. No part of this document may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system, or transmitted in any form or by any means, electronic, mechanical, photocopying, recording, or otherwise, nor may these materials be modified or reposted to other sites, without the prior expressed written permission of the publisher.